Call for evidence: student pregnancy and maternity |
Introduction
Thank you for replying to Advance HE's call for evidence of student experiences of pregnancy and maternity.
Advance HE is collecting short case studies describing the experiences of students’ who are or have been pregnant while studying at a UK higher education provider, or Scottish college.
For example we are interested in:
+ The information, advice and guidance provided by your university or college.
+ How you experienced relevant policies and regulations.
+ How your pregnancy impacted on your learning, attainment, progression or sense of belonging.
+ The types of support you received or would have liked.
We also welcome case studies from members of staff who have supported a student through pregnancy and/or maternity, if those case studies do not in any way identify the student.
We welcome information about a wide range of experiences, including from undergraduate and postgraduate students, UK and international students, and students with experience of any other protected characteristics (including age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation), disadvantaged backgrounds or specific needs (for example, caring responsibilities, care-experienced, or estranged students).
Advance HE strives to advance the professional practice of higher education to improve outcomes for the benefit of students, staff and society. Through our passion for excellence we aim to create an inclusive culture that champions the continuous development of teaching, leadership and research. We use an evidence-based approach to identify what works, and develop practice-based solutions.
For example we are interested in:
+ The information, advice and guidance provided by your university or college.
+ How you experienced relevant policies and regulations.
+ How your pregnancy impacted on your learning, attainment, progression or sense of belonging.
+ The types of support you received or would have liked.
We also welcome case studies from members of staff who have supported a student through pregnancy and/or maternity, if those case studies do not in any way identify the student.
We welcome information about a wide range of experiences, including from undergraduate and postgraduate students, UK and international students, and students with experience of any other protected characteristics (including age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation), disadvantaged backgrounds or specific needs (for example, caring responsibilities, care-experienced, or estranged students).
Advance HE strives to advance the professional practice of higher education to improve outcomes for the benefit of students, staff and society. Through our passion for excellence we aim to create an inclusive culture that champions the continuous development of teaching, leadership and research. We use an evidence-based approach to identify what works, and develop practice-based solutions.
Advance HE is a company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales under company number 4931031, and registered as a charity in England under charity number 1101607 and in Scotland under charity number SC043946, with its registered office at Innovation Way, York Science Park, York YO10 5BR.
How will the case studies be used?
These case studies will inform ongoing work to develop guidance for universities on supporting students through pregnancy and maternity, and some anonymised content and quotations may also be published as a standalone set of case studies. Our aim is to help the sector to gain a greater understanding of student experience of pregnancy and maternity.
Advance HE is not a compliance or regulatory body, nor a campaigning body. We are unfortunately unable to offer either additional individual advice to students, or take direct action on their behalf. Students wishing for additional support or advice on their rights under equality legislation may wish to see EHRC guidance (www.equalityhumanrights.com) or to contact the Equality Advisory and Support Services helpline if required (www.equalityadvisoryservice.com). Students wishing for other forms of support during their pregnancy are advised to seek guidance from their student support services, or students unions in the first instance.
The deadline for submissions is 11 February 2019.
How will the case studies be used?
These case studies will inform ongoing work to develop guidance for universities on supporting students through pregnancy and maternity, and some anonymised content and quotations may also be published as a standalone set of case studies. Our aim is to help the sector to gain a greater understanding of student experience of pregnancy and maternity.
Advance HE is not a compliance or regulatory body, nor a campaigning body. We are unfortunately unable to offer either additional individual advice to students, or take direct action on their behalf. Students wishing for additional support or advice on their rights under equality legislation may wish to see EHRC guidance (www.equalityhumanrights.com) or to contact the Equality Advisory and Support Services helpline if required (www.equalityadvisoryservice.com). Students wishing for other forms of support during their pregnancy are advised to seek guidance from their student support services, or students unions in the first instance.
The deadline for submissions is 11 February 2019.